Description: Hear the keynote speech by Martin Lesperance given at the 2003 Governor's Safety & Health Conference in Seattle! A 20 year veteran firefighter and paramedic, Lesperance speaks passionately from the emergency medic's point of view on life changing accidents that didn't have to happen. Some of the tragic accidents that didn't have to happen: a paralyzing fall off a ladder, electrocution, head injury and other construction fatalities.

Description: A 20 year veteran firefighter and paramedic, Martin Lesperance speaks passionately from the emergency medic's point of view on life changing accidents that didn't have to happen. Some of the tragic accidents that didn't have to happen: a paralyzing fall off a ladder, electrocution, head injury and other construction fatalities.

Description: Premium DVD has 20 minute and 11 minute versions in English and Spanish. Hear the keynote speech by Martin Lesperance given at the 2003 Governor's Safety & Health Conference in Seattle! A 20 year veteran firefighter and paramedic, Lesperance speaks passionately from the emergency medic's point of view on life changing accidents that didn't have to happen. Some of the tragic accidents that didn't have to happen: a paralyzing fall off a ladder, electrocution, head injury and other construction fatalities.

Description: Falls are the number one cause of fatalities for construction workers. These falls happen in a split second while workers are on roofs, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, and other work surfaces, deaths can be prevented.

*Please be advised. The scenes you are about to see deal with deaths at construction sites and might be disturbing for some people. All scenes are based on true stories.

*Links to non-L&I websites are provided as a courtesy to customers when L&I considers that external Web content to be useful and valuable to the public. However, we cannot vouch for, or take responsibility for, information contained on websites not administered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. References in this website, or links from this website to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of visitors to this site, and doesn't constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, or its officers, employees or agents.

Description: VHS and DVD formats. Special safety precautions required for confined space ventilation is reviewed in this video program. Illustrates how and when to ventilate, safety precautions, atmospheric hazard ventilations trouble shooting, and ventilation techniques. DVD has PowerPoint presentation. Spanish on DVD only. See also Hotwork fatalities at www.CSB.org.

Description: All employees should view DEADLY DUST II video ID#220 before viewing DEADLY DUST III. Features two employees who survived major dust explosions. Shows dramatic scenes of an actual explosion, the devastation, injuries and fatalities from major explosions. Also, shows stop motion demonstrations of how primary and secondary dust explosions occur. Recommended for anyone in the grain storage and processing industry.

Description: Fatigue is a major cause of fatal collisions in Washington State. Along with testimonials from victims of drivers asleep at the wheel, this video explores issues related to drowsiness and driving, including sleep disorders.

Description: Tim Write, host with a touch of humor, provides important information about safe work practices when working with or around electricity. Engages employees with training to protect themselves from injuries or even fatalities. Covers: conductivity, safe work practices, PPE, and using GFCI's. Additional materials & PowerPoint on DVD-ROM. Spanish version on DVD only.

Description: Investigation results from 3 serious laboratory accidents in universities. Reviews hazards associated with conducting research at chemical laboratories in academic institutions. Also includes "Iron in the Fire" (dust fires) and "Fatal Exposure : Tragedy at DuPont".

Description: A compilation on DVD of 23 narrated presentations which depict real events in Washington State. The Department of Labor & Industries investigating safety and health inspectors describe briefly what happened, how the workers died or were injured, and how the incidents could have been prevented. The stories, mostly mostly 2-3 minutes, include some of these topics: Ammonia leak, bulldozer fatality, electrocution, ironworker crushed, molten metal burns, logging chain shot fatality, roofing fall, tractor rollover, conveyor, a convenience store shooting and more.

Description: Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction. Falls cause one of every three construction worker deaths. These falls happen in a split second while workers are on roofs, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, and other work surfaces. But these deaths can be prevented.

*Please be advised. The scenes you are about to see deal with deaths at construction sites and might be disturbing for some people. All scenes are based on true stories.

*Links to non-L&I websites are provided as a courtesy to customers when L&I considers that external Web content to be useful and valuable to the public. However, we cannot vouch for, or take responsibility for, information contained on websites not administered by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. References in this website, or links from this website to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of visitors to this site, and doesn't constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, or its officers, employees or agents.

Description: The most common injuries from forklift related fatalities are forklifts overturning and forklifts striking a pedestrian. This program covers: Daily Inspections, Maintaining Stability, Driving a Forklift, Handling Loads. Still requires supplemental training to meet DOSH standards. Includes "Support Material Kit" on CD which includes facilitator's guide and employee training booklets.

Description: Reenactment a confined space rescue, revealing how proper entry procedures were not followed, resulting in injury and death. Explains the requirements of a confined space entry system. 2 in 2 out not described or followed. WARNING: This training DVD has a permit required confined space fatality, rescue and body retrieval reenactment. It contains film footage that illustrates serious violations of WAC 296-809 Confined Space. See WAC 296-809 Confined Space rules for more information. May be too graphic for some audiences.

Description: Short version for alternate or refresher training. This reenactment opens with an attendant frantically trying to contact two maintenance mechanics who are working in the tank below. An explosion has occurred and communication has been lost with the entrants. Explains the requirements of a confined space entry system. WARNING: This training DVD has a permit required confined space fatality, rescue and body retrieval reenactment. It contains film footage that illustrates serious violations of WAC 296-809 Confined Space. See WAC 296-809 Confined Space rules for more information. May be too graphic for some audiences.

Description: More DVDs #1276 with English & Spanish. Drama. Tells the story of an employee who failed to speak up when witnessing an unsafe act. By choosing to "look the other way," a co-worker 's safety shortcut led to a fatal accident. Based on the popular safety poem by Don Merrell, video shows how speaking up about unsafe acts can save lives and help develop a positive safety culture. Filmed in industrial manufacturing and assembly operation locations. To borrow Spanish version, use #1177 (VHS) or #1276 (DVD)

Description: Premium DVD has 6 versions with subtitles; a long (11 min), short (4 min), and graphic & non-graphic version (10 min) each in English and Spanish. Drama re-enactment of an employee who failed to speak up when witnessing an unsafe act. By choosing to "look the other way," a co-worker 's safety shortcut led to a fatal accident. Based on the popular safety poem by Don Merrell, video shows how speaking up about unsafe acts can save lives and help develop a positive safety culture. Filmed in industrial manufacturing and assembly operation locations.

Description: The tragic true story of Randy Fellhoelter and his narrow escape from death. Randy tells his dramatic story to an audience of co-workers. Safety shortcuts escalate to near misses and up to major or fatal accidents. Taking risks can affect our lives and those of loved ones. Scenes of Randy's injuries were taken at the hospital and during his recovery. For all employees, supervisors, and managers. Warning! May be too graphic for some audiences. Poor video quality - the best available from vendor.

Description: Using actual flying footage and photographs, Jeff "Odie" Espenship relates the skills of a fighter pilot to safe workplace practices. This DVD focuses on 3 primary leading indicators -- short cuts, snap decisions, and complacency (the silent killer). Odie considers each of your employees as fighter pilots. It's the little things that hurt us or kill us. His riveting accounts and personal stories of allowing the little things to slip by eventually catch up to us. It’s fairly well accepted that injury patterns are not good predictors of fatalities, but near misses like "leading indicators" are.

Description: Discover how near misses can add up to major accidents. Shows employees how to recognize and prevent serious injuries or fatal accidents before they occur. Based on the work of W. H. Heinrich and the "Heinrich Triangle," this video demonstrates the importance of tracking near miss and non injury accidents in order to prevent serious or fatal injuries.

Description: Covers Electronic News Gathering (ENG) camera and live truck safety. Looks at the dangers of photojournalists and cameramen who operate live trucks and cameras in remote locations where the antenna mast can come into contact with power lines. Also addresses other hazards. Includes footage from actual fatal and severe injury accidents. Non-construction power line safety.

Description: Begins with attention getting animated recreations of fatal accidents that could have been prevented. Covers: pre-start inspection, avoiding the biggest danger, preventing rollovers, and best work practices. There are 2 versions in each language to chose from: showing the video, and showing the video with interactive questions. Subtitles in both languages. Comes with additional support material on a CD which includes leader's guide, training booklets, and quiz.

Description: Aurora's "famous" Larry character makes one winter driving mistake after another. Covers: vehicle preparation for winter; maintaining good visibility; winter driving techniques, including intersections, cornering, skid control, braking and slowing down, and winter survival supplies and techniques. Includes a powerful interview with a woman who was involved in fatal wintertime crash. VHS version on V1089.

Description: Begins with a few compelling testimonies from workers who observed fatalities of coworkers. Program encourages constant observation of vehicles in the shipyard work environment. Covers High-risk areas, safe work practices and communicating with operators of vehicles. Keywords: longshore, waterfront, traffic, pedestrians, vehicles. Additional resource material on DVD-ROM accessible only on computer which includes PowerPoint type presentation and facilitator guide.

Description: DVD available, please specify. Drama showing the tragic end of violent fatal shooting in the workplace clearly showing escalating anger. Based on a poem by Don Merrill. Includes discussion questions. Short 9 minute version available.